Final chance for property ladder debut

Tue, Jun 20th 2006, 11:00

When Redrow launched its innovative Debut homes aimed at first time buyers in May 2005, it received massive interest from both the media and first-time buyers.

The unveiling of Redrow’s Debut collection at Willans Green in Rugby saw queues of determined first time buyers bidding for the chance to own one of these desirable properties. The launch saw intense interest signalling the overwhelming success of the Debut range – the first of a new generation of innovative and affordable homes.

But now the chance to own one of these desirable homes is slipping away as only one property remains for sale.

Julia Pallister, sales director, Redrow Homes (Midlands) says: “The Debut range suits every first time buyer’s budget and lifestyle. Such is the success of these homes that we have just one of the larger, two-bedroom properties left for sale. We don’t expect it to stay on the market for long though, so we would urge first time buyers, be it a single person or a couple, or even friends buying together, to act now or risk missing out.”

The last remaining plot is a Debut five (D5) design. The D5 is a two bedroom, two storey home. On the ground floor are two double bedrooms and the main bathroom. The first floor features an open plan living/dining and kitchen area desired by young professionals. An extra bonus to the D5 is the ‘think’ room, which could be used for anything from a place to work to a home gym.

The D5 is priced at £102,000* and is the final chance for home buyers to live in a Debut home at this innovative and desirable location.

All the Debut homes boast a fresh modern design, with sloping high ceilings, lots of window space to let light flood in and a contemporary layout, with bedrooms on entry level and the main living area upstairs – all appealing aspects to the young first time buyers trying to get on the property ladder.

Much of the cost-saving in Redrow’s Debut homes comes from the way in which they are constructed, using a lightweight structural steel frame and other modern methods of construction, which speeds up the build programme without compromising on quality. Communal heating and hot water systems also provide cost efficiencies, while replacing private gardens with high quality shared outdoor space, maintained by Redrow’s own management company, means Debut properties take up less land than conventional new homes.

Willans Green was the first site to feature Debut and has since won numerous rewards for its innovative and affordable housing such as ‘best development for first time buyers’ in an award scheme run by a national consumer property magazine, five stars and top honours in the ‘Best Innovation’ category at the inaugural UK Property Awards, presented at a House of Commons gala dinner, and was a major contributor to Redrow being named ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ at the 2006 Building Awards.

Willans Green is perfect for young professionals as Rugby has excellent local and main line rail services as well as easy access to the M1, M6, M42 and A14.

For your final chance to live at the thrilling, ground-breaking and popular community of Debut at Willans Green, call the Redrow sales consultant on 0845 676 0282 or visit the development, open weekdays between 12pm and 5.30pm, and from 10am on Saturday on Sunday. Alternatively log on to www.debutbyredrow.co.uk, where there is also information about other Debut schemes in Castle Vale, Birmingham and at Hilton, near Derby.